Toyota 4-Runner 1989 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 211 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota 4-Runner engine produces 33 HP less power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota 4-Runner engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 39 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Pajero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Pajero engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
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Toyota 4-Runner is smaller. Toyota 4-Runner is 17 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota 4-Runner is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1200 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1200 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 2050 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota 4-Runner (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota 4-Runner is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Toyota 4-Runner can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3600 | |
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